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BRABrazil
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MARMorocco
FIFA Venue: New York New Jersey Stadium
MetLife Stadium
The largest stadium of the tournament and home of the NFL Giants and Jets, MetLife will stage the World Cup final on 19 July 2026 — the showpiece of the New York / New Jersey region.
Capacity82,500
Opened
RoofOpen
HostsFinal
About the stadium
Opened in 2010 on the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford, MetLife Stadium is shared by the NFL’s Giants and Jets and is one of the most-attended stadiums in the league. With a tournament capacity of around 82,500 it is the biggest ground of the 2026 finals.
Football has become part of its identity: it staged the 2016 Copa América Centenario final, a 2024 Copa América semi-final and the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final, and on 19 July 2026 it crowns the first 48-team World Cup.
Signature feature
The biggest stadium of the 2026 World Cup — and the only one staging the Final.Quick facts
TenantsNew York Giants (NFL) · New York Jets (NFL)
Playing surfaceNatural grass (laid over the artificial turf for the tournament)
Architect360 Architecture & EwingCole
Construction cost$1.6 billion
World Cup 2026 role
MetLife stages eight matches — five group games, a Round of 32 and a Round of 16 tie, and the Final on 19 July 2026.
Memorable matches
•FIFA Club World Cup FinalFull Time
Chelsea3 – 0Paris Saint-Germain
“Cole Palmer scored twice and set up another before half-time.”
•Copa América Semi-finalFull Time
Argentina2 – 0Canada
“The reigning champions booked their place in the final.”
•Copa América Centenario FinalFull Time
Chile0 – 04–2 pensArgentina
“Chile retained the title; Messi missed in the shootout.”
Location
East Rutherford, New Jersey
United States
Public transitMeadowlands Rail Station (NJ Transit)
AirportNewark Liberty (EWR) · ~15 min
Stadium
Frequently asked questions
- What is the capacity of MetLife Stadium?
- MetLife Stadium holds 82,500 spectators.
- Where is MetLife Stadium located?
- MetLife Stadium is in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States.
- What World Cup 2026 matches are played at MetLife Stadium?
- MetLife Stadium hosts 8 World Cup 2026 matches.
- Where is the FIFA World Cup 2026 final being held?
- The FIFA World Cup 2026 final is held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.